Study Skills Resources (Student Success Centre)

Do you wish you could make sense of the notes you took in class? Do you want to do better on your tests? Check out our resources! You'll learn how to improve your study skills and test performance. We have included print material and web links to resources we think are excellent.

Studying For and Taking Tests

NOTE-TAKING

TIME MANAGEMENT

WRITING ESSAYS

Web Links

The following web links will take you to a number of web resources in each category.

PRINTABLE CALENDARS

FLASH CARDS

  • Quizlet - among the largest free educational websites used around the world with more than 16 million study sets!
  • Cram - create and share flash cards!
  • Anki - create electronic index cards.
  • The Amazing Flash Card Machine - create interactive web-based study flash cards.

DICTIONARIES, THESAURUS & Grammar

  • Dictionary.com — a free multi-source site that includes numerous resources such as English, multilingual, medical, legal, and science dictionaries, text translation, references (atlas & maps, almanac, business & financial, legal, medical & health) and a thesaurus.
  • Grammarly — an automated grammar checker
  • The FreeDictionary.com — contains English, medical, legal, and computer dictionaries, a thesaurus, encyclopedia, a literature reference library, and a search engine all in one.
  • Thesaurus — Roget's Thesaurus of English words and phrases.
  • English Language Resources — Merriam-Webster provides a free on-line dictionary, thesaurus, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, word games, and other English language resources.
  • Visual Thesaurus — This on-line thesaurus and dictionary has over 145,000 words that you can explore using an interactive map. It's a tool for people who think visually.

ENGLISH

  • Owl Online Writing Lab — helpful strategies for improving spelling, grammar, punctuation, assistance with general writing, research, and documenting sources.

ESSAY Formatting

MATH

  • Algebra - includes lessons, calculators, and worksheet problems so that you can practice your skills.
  • Math.com - offers step-by-step instructions, examples and workouts in everyday math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, calculus. This website offers homework help, practice, tutoring, calculators and tools, and games.
  • Algebra  - includes lessons from preliminary to advanced algebra. Provides reviewed and approved links to free online tutoring and lessons, quizzes, and worksheets.
  • College Algebra - This website offers help in college algebra. Tutorials were created as a service to anyone who needs help in this area of math.
  • Math Quiz - Complete math practice for integers, fractions, concepts and geometry.
  • The Math Forum - an internet mathematics library that will link you to all types of math resources.
  • Math Videos - tutorial videos on Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Differential Equations, Discrete Math, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Trigonometry, and more! 
  • Math Video Tutorials - Topics are Arithmetic & Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability, Statistics, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Applied Math, and Brain Teasers.
  • PhotoMath - A Free App that can solve math equations through Smartphone Cameras!

STUDY SKILLS

  • 50 Tips for College Students - Psychology Today (August 23, 2010)
  • Achievable Me - Complete Guide to Effective Studying
  • Academic Tips - tips to help manage your time, take better notes, study effectively, improve memory, take tests, ,and handle the stresses of college life.
  • Assignment Calculator - enter the start and completion dates for an assignment and this calculator will develop a subject specific schedule of tasks to keep you on track.
  • How to Study - strategies to help you organize, manage your time, motivate yourself, concentrate, read texts, take notes, listen, manage stress, including links to how to study and write for all subject areas.
  • Mindtools - helpful information on time management, stress management, memory improvement, and study skills.
  • Study Guides and Strategies - strategies for preparing and learning, studying, participating in class, learning with others, managing projects, reading, preparing and taking tests, writing, math & science, and online learning.
  • Test Taking Tips - learn vital skills for improving your grades.
  • College Student Study Tips - key study techniques for college students.
  • Tutorials  - choose from thousands of lessons to learn something new or review concepts in math, sciences, economics & finance. On your profile you can select your avatar and show off your badges!
  • 35 Must-Know Test Taking Tips & Strategies
  • How To Learn and Study Effectively - note taking and learning methods, note taking software links, effective reading and  comprehension, and how to memorize. 
  • Alison.com - over 1,000 free online courses from the world's leading experts
  • Study Right - Free online study skills resources
  • Education Corner - Study Skills for students
  • Open University - Links page to many different study skills resources
  • Skills You Need - Develop the skills you need for life
  • College Atlas - Study skills for college students
  • Study For College - Studying for College is designed for students who want to boost their study skills.  Here you will find dozens of straight-forward, easy-to-use techniques that will help you study better for your college classes.

TIME MANAGEMENT

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

  • Chem Tutor - Chemtutor begins with the fundamentals and gives expert help with the most difficult phases of understanding your first course in chemistry.
  • Khan Academy Chemistry - Tutorials and links to a variety of chemistry topics covering most introductory topics.

PHYSICS

  • Physics Classroom - the Physics Classroom features: physics tutorials, a multimedia physics studio, and physics help.
  • Flash Movies and Diagrams - A wide variety of topics are covered using Flash movies and diagrams.

ACCOUNTING